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£49,416 (Est: £50,000 - £60,000)
1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth - Left-Hand Drive
UK • 21 Feb 2026 • Lot 710
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth is a rare, left-hand drive model with exceptionally low mileage (17,877km). It's presented in highly original condition, boasting gleaming black paintwork and a fresh Recaro interior, making it a desirable collector's item.
Condition
8
The car is exceptionally original with only 17,877km (11,008 miles) from new. The black paintwork shows minimal signs of use, and the grey Recaro interior feels box fresh. It has benefitted from a recent cambelt service and careful detailing. While it's not in perfect condition, it's very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections, deserving an Excellent rating.
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11,008 miles
WF0EXXGBBEGM20985
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
D223 FDL
1986
Auction
Description
At its introduction in 1982, the Sierra's revolutionary new shape proved a touch more divisive than Ford had anticipated and some serious marketing became a priority, so it was the obvious choice to become the platform for Ford's new competition aspirations in conjunction with Cosworth.
It fitted the brief well as it was rear-wheel drive, had good aerodynamics, albeit being prone to lift at high speeds and was available as a three-door.
The new body kit and rear spoiler would sort out the lift issues but more importantly, Ford still needed to build 5,000 units for homologation, somewhat worrying when the company's initial approach to the dealer network came back with an estimate that suggested they could sell around 1,500 units! The eventual sales record is, of course, history.
Ford went on to sell 5,545 three-door cars including the RS500, of which only 500 were built, and the Cosworth engine also found its way into nearly 30,000 Ford Sierra Saloons (Cosworth three-door, Sapphire t...
Price Analysis vs Other Sierra RS Cosworths
£7,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£43,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£132,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sierra RS Cosworth Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 12th May 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
17,425 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th May 2025, 17,425 miles
Passed
On 24th Aug 2018, 17,348 kilometers
Passed
On 18th Jan 2017, 17,233 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Oil leak
Failed
On 17th Jan 2017, 17,233 kilometers
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Oil leak
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The Forge, Harwoods House, Banbury Rd, Ashorne, Leamington Spa
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